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AK16 BYT

2016 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

75,595 mi
Last recorded75,595 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK16 BYT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 75,595 miles

Front wipers smearing/juddering

Offside Front jacking block missing

body work damage to nearside+front bumper

engine top plastic cover/shield insecure/rattling

slight oil leak from th erear diff oil seal area

Fail 11 Jul 2025 75,413 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre side wall damage /has a deep cut to cords +tyre worn/perished/scuffed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front wipers smearing/juddering

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing +tyre side wall damage /cuts /tyre scuffed +tyre worn low /worn from the edges (strong advice) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front jacking block missing

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn low from inner side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear brake discs scored/lipped

body work damage to nearside+front bumper

engine top plastic cover/shield insecure/rattling

slight oil leak from th erear diff oil seal area

Pass 30 Jul 2024 67,078 miles

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 57,802 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Jul 2022 49,256 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear wiper split

Pass 26 Jul 2021 42,421 miles

Engine cover and under tray present impeding inspectioon.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres treads perishing and low/balding towards outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 37,472 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 28,176 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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AK16 BYT is a 2016 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2016 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 58,972 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK16 BYT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 10 years old, this BMW 116 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK16 BYT registered?

AK16 BYT is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 26 April 2016.

Is AK16 BYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK16 BYT shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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